2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.. – Suicide Bereavement Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Waconia Moravian Church. 209 E 2nd street. Next Meeting May 14th, 6:30pm open to anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide.

Free Hot dinner at St. Paul’s

1st Thursday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Please join St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (505 Westminster Avenue. SW in Watertown) once a month for a wonderful full course hot dinner. All are invited every first Thursday of the month. Info: 955-1498.

Watertown Farmer’s Market

Thursdays this summer, 3:30-6:30 p.m. – New Day and New location: find us on Thursday’s next to the city offices from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Now offering: homemade soap, craft items, jam, pickled items, veggies, eggs, and baked goods. We are also looking for local musicians who may want to come down and showcase their talents. For more info, call Susann Hoese at (952) 955-2913.

Tri-County Toastmasters

Fridays, 6:45 a.m. – The Tri-County Toastmasters Club meets at the Watertown Community Center near the south entrance. Improve your public speaking and communication skills. Info: Chuck Charnstrom. at 952-955-2963

NAMI support group meeting

Thur., Aug. 15, 7 p.m. – The support group of National Alliance on Mental Illness will meet at the Moravian Church in Waconia located at 209 2nd St E.

Arts Center Bus Trip

Aug. 15 – To celebrate the end of summer, Elim Rehab & Nursing Home invites you to participate in a journey along Highway 212 from Watertown, Minn., to Watertown, S.D. The roundtrip will leave at 7 a.m. from the high school parking lot and return at 8 p.m. Guests will be treated to tours at the Redlin Arts Center, the Goss Opera House, the Mellette House and Watertown Confectionery, Winery & chocolate shop while enjoying fun games, snacks and camaraderie during the trip. Seating is limited to 50 guests. To purchase tickets, register online at www.elimcare.org/watertown or call the elim campus at 942-955-2691. All proceeds will be used to purchase new furniture for the day room.

CatholicManNight (Cancelled)

Fri., Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m. – Immaculate Conception Church has postponed its CatholicManNight. It will be rescheduled for a future date.

Firehouse Drive-In

Aug. 16-17 – The Cologne Fire Department Relief Association will hold the fifth annual Firehouse Drive-In at Village Park in Cologne. Gates open at 6 p.m. on Friday and 4 p.m. on Saturday. A bean bag tournament starts at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. Parking passes are available at Lenzen Chevrolet Buick in Chaska, KleinBank in Cologne and Holiday in Cologne. For more information, call John Hendel at 952-380-8064 or visit www.firehousedrivein.com.

Wild, Wild West Children’s Event

Sat, Aug. 17, 9 a.m. – noon – Join us for bible-based story time, guitar-led children’s music, games, a craft, and special guests: a famous horse seen on TV commercials and owners putting on a Wild, Wild West performance you won’t want to miss! For children age 4 through grade 5 at Highland Park Pavilion in Watertown. Register online at www.riversedgemn.com or call 612-978-8194 or 612-245-4535.

Country Fest

Sun, Aug. 18, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – 19th Annual Country Fest at Church of St. Boniface, 4025 Main St., St. Bonifacius. Roast Pork & Pork Chop Dinner served from 11-2 with the best sauerkraut around. Large silent auction and much more. Question call 952-446-1054 or email [email protected]

WASK Meeting

Tues., Aug. 20, 5 p.m. – Watertown Area Swim Klub will have its Fall/Winter season pre-season meeting at the high school pool. The pool will be available for evaluations if needed an hour prior. WASK is a Watertown-Mayer community education program that is a large family friendly club with 25 percent off second child and 50 percent off third and each child thereafter club dues.

Sat. Aug. 22, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. – Christ Community Lutheran School (CCLS) of Watertown will be having an Open House. CCLS offers great Christian educational opportunities for students from age 3 through 8th Grade. Families new to CCLS for the 2013-14 school year will receive 1/2 off tuition for children enrolled in grades K-8 and one month free for any of the three Licensed Preschool Programs. Contact the school for more information at 952-955-1419 or at www.ccls.net

Waconia HS 1978 Reunion

Fri., Aug. 23 – Waconia High School Class of 1978 is having a 35-year class reunion at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. For more information, contact Randy Sicheneder at (612) 418-6110.

Sat., Aug. 24 , 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.. — Free Westwood Wheelers Car Show/Cruise-In at Westood Community Church, 3121 Westwood Drive, Chanhassen. Any make, any model, any year, any condition. Family fun, good food, many trophies, will one be yours? Just Off 41 and North of 5. Call Jim Theis, 952-224-7378 for information.

Jeff Stern Memorial Golf Tournament

Sun., Oct. 6, 1 p.m. – The Jeff Stern Memorial Golf Tourney for CCLS will be held at Shadowbrooke Golf Course in Lester Prairie. 9-Hole Scramble Event, 1 p.m. shotgun. Lunch will be served at noon, bring your family! Register for golf solo or put a foursome together. Cost is $45 for 18 and up, $40 for 17 and below. Registration fee includes Pork Chop lunch (also available for purchase separately) and prizes! Register online at www.ccls.net or call 952-955-1419 with questions.